Author Archives: Caroline M. Dellenbusch, Esq.

July 29, 2011Comments Off on Better communication with physician is most beneficial to all parties — including the patient

Communicating with a client’s primary care physician is part of my job description as an elder law and estate planning attorney. Patient advocate designations, springing powers of attorney, and trust documents often call for a capacity determination by one or ...

Client capacity is an issue faced by elder law attorneys on a daily basis. With an aging population and medical advances, the number of people living with chronic conditions such as dementia continues to increase. Knowing how to deal with ...